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Parents in horrific child abuse case will have joint trial

Misty Ann March 4, 2026 No Comments

In a significant development in one of Pope County’s most disturbing child abuse cases, a judge has ruled that Christopher Freeman, 39, and his wife Katelyn Freeman, 27, will face…

Defense claims prosecutor remarks taint Devil’s Den case

Misty Ann February 24, 2026 No Comments

FAYETTEVILLE — Attorneys for accused double-murder defendant Andrew James McGann filed a motion Tuesday asking a Washington County judge to bar prosecutors from seeking the death penalty, arguing the elected…

Competency Evaluation Requested in Kyle Ruddell Murder Case

Misty Ann February 19, 2026 No Comments

ATKINS, Ark. — Defense attorneys for Kyle Brandon Ruddell have requested a mental evaluation to determine whether he is fit to proceed in his Pope County murder case. A petition…

Savana Elliott: The girl in Holla Bend, Part 1

Misty Ann February 10, 2026 No Comments

Savana On October 21, 2021, 17-year-old Savana Elliott disappeared from the Dardanelle area. Sadly, it wasn’t that notable. No parents called the police saying she hadn’t come home. No school…

Paying for Kids, Not Empty Chairs: Arkansas Moves to Reshape Childcare

Misty Ann February 3, 2026 No Comments

The Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) program is overdue for an overhaul to ensure money follows kids, not empty chairs. This shift could unlock hundreds of childcare spots for working families…

Are We Better Off Than We Were Before Lake View?

Misty Ann February 3, 2026 No Comments

More than 20 years after the Arkansas Supreme Court’s landmark Lake View ruling, it’s time to ask a fundamental question: Are education outcomes better? Spoiler alert: They’re not. That question…

What do we do with Steven?

Misty Ann February 2, 2026 No Comments

“What do we do with Steven?“ That is not a rhetorical question. It is a policy question. And it is one our criminal justice and mental health systems have no…

Drought, Warm Weather Cut Arkansas Duck Numbers After Strong Early Season

Misty Ann January 22, 2026 No Comments

Arkansas entered the heart of duck season with 1.4 million ducks in the state at the end of December, including 498,000 mallards, according to wildlife surveys conducted by the Arkansas…

Arkansas State Police Say ICE Cooperation Has Led to 48 Detentions Since September

Misty Ann January 22, 2026 No Comments

Since September, the Arkansas State Police has detained 48 individuals under its cooperation framework with federal immigration authorities, according to agency leadership. Officials say those detentions occurred only after individuals…

Continued Clash on EFAs: Inside the Latest Fight Over Educational Choice

Misty Ann January 20, 2026 No Comments

When “Parental Choice” Enters the Room, the Temperature Rises You know the old saying, the sure things in life are death and taxes? Add to that list: Drama whenever someone…

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